The Theatre undergraduate degree is not a limited enrollment program and thus any University of Maryland student may declare Theatre as a major. An audition, review, or interview is not required. The Theatre major requires 55 credits of course work, with 28 of those credits at 300/400 level. This is a considerable amount of varied and complex work. Adding Theatre as a double or triple major should not be done without considerable thought as to the impact on your ability to graduate in a timely fashion. The Theatre Department has mandatory advising every semester; advising blocks will not be lifted without the required advising session.
What do I need to know before becoming a Theatre major?
First, take a look at the Curriculum Requirements for the Theatre Major. Then, take a look at the web page for Academic Planning at the College of Arts and Humanities Finally, take a look at the web site for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
What's the first step to declaring Theatre as a major?
All students must create an Academic Plan integrating major requirements, CORE and ARHU requirements. Your Theatre Advisor will give you a packet of information to assist you with this task. Once approved by your Departmental Advisor, the Academic Plan needs to be submitted to the College of Arts and Humanities.
When can a Theatre Major be declared?
A Theatre Major or Double Major may be declared in any semester that you are registered at the University of Maryland. Students should successfully complete their first semester at UM before adding a double major. Students, who are not currently registered and are candidates for re-enrollment, must contact the Registrar's Office to re-enroll before declaring Theatre as a Major. It is strongly suggested that students be in good academic standing when changing majors or adding a second major. Your Theatre advisor may suggest registering for a class on a trial basis before actually declaring the major.
Appointments to declare a Theatre Major are not scheduled the week before classes begin in the fall and spring, as well as the first full week of classes. In addition, appointments will not be scheduled from the week before Pre-Registration begins until the last week of Pre-Registration. Appointments may be scheduled at any other time. Entry-level Theatre courses require the student to be a Major, so declaring in the time period before Pre-Registration begins is advisable. Waiting to declare after Pre-Registration is over will result in Theatre courses being full and your waiting a semester to begin your coursework. Meeting Departmental benchmarks at 30-60-90 credits is mandatory; students who do not fulfill these requirements may be asked to select another major.
How do I schedule an Advising Session to declare Theatre as a Major?
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